Optometrist

The Boots Company PLC; Berwick (Columbia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare brand as a key team member dedicated to delivering exceptional customer care. In this role, you'll lead clinics, provide specialist eye care, and utilize advanced technology to ensure outstanding patient experiences. With a supportive environment and ample progression opportunities, you can thrive while making a difference in patients' lives. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity. This is your chance to be part of a team that values excellence and innovation in healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Retirement savings plan with company contribution

Reimbursement of professional fees

CPD days

Enhanced leave pay

Performance-based quarterly bonus

Generous employee discounts

33 days holidays including bank holidays

Flexible benefits scheme

70% discount off glasses

Qualifications

• GOC registered or expecting to be in the next 6 months.
• Drive to deliver excellent patient care and support.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinics and provide specialist care and advice to patients.
• Test eyes using the latest technology while maintaining patient care.
• Work closely with healthcare professionals and team members.

Skills

GOC registration

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Patient care

Motivation

Education

Relevant NHS body registration

Job description

Berwick-Upon-Tweed is a small Rural market Town located in North Northumberland only 3 miles from the Scottish Border. It is a commuter distance of an hour away from both major cities of Newcastle-upon-Tyne and the historic Scottish capital of Edinburgh, both serviced by the main east coast line. Northumberland is an "Area of Outstanding Beauty" where there are lots of places to visit and explore from our breathtakingly beautiful coastline and beaches to Northumbrian Castles, hills and valleys. Whether you like to walk, climb, cycle or just explore, Northumberland has it all with endless experience and points of interest to visit.

This store has a team of 5 and one testing room. We offer services such as MECS, Cataract post op and also Glaucoma services.

This position is looking for 37.5 hours a week.

About the opportunity

You will be a key part of a team that is passionate about delivering unforgettable customer care, all while having the support, resources, and progression opportunities that come with the biggest brand in healthcare.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Leading clinics and providing specialist care and advice to all patients
• Testing eyes using the latest technology whilst maintaining outstanding patient care.
• Delivering enhanced services dependent on the store needs
• Responding to emergency triages
• Working with external healthcare professionals
• Providing clinical support to team members on the shop floor
• Providing advice to patients using your clinical knowledge
• Keeping up to date with latest clinical practices.
• Working closely with senior stakeholders

What you’ll need to have

The essential skills or experience needed to succeed in this role:

• GOC registered (or expecting to be in the next 6 months)
• Additional registration with the relevant NHS body
• Drive to deliver excellent patient care.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills
• The motivation to ‘See What’s Possible’ for our teams, customers, and patients.

Our benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Boots Retirement Savings Plan (company contribution of up to 12%)
• Reimbursement of GOC and professional indemnity fees
• CPD days across the year, keeping you up to date.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay.
• Performance based quarterly bonus.
• Generous employee discounts for yourself and another family member
• 33 days holidays including bank holiday (pro-rata)
• Flexible benefits scheme including discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes, holiday buying and much more.
• 70% discount off glasses

Why Boots Opticians?

At Boots Opticians, we provide a working environment that is supportive and inclusive meaning everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. Join our team and let’s see what’s possible when we change for the better.

What's next?

If successful on application, a member of the recruitment team will be in touch to find a time to discuss your application.

Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

You will complete an Pre-employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location you will be asked to submit either a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), PVG (Protection of Vulnerable groups) or an Access NI Check.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.